Combination scarf or necktie clasp



Dec. 17, 1935. B, a MANASTER 2,024,465

COMBINATION SCARF OR NECKTIE 'CLASP Filed Oct. 16, 1955 flan 19. Mamie)"Inventor Patented Dec. 17, I 1935 1 1 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE I2,024,465 T V ooMiBINArIoNsoARF on NECKTIE cLAsr Ben B. Manaster,Chicago, Ill. Application October 16, 1933. Serial No. 693,776

2 Claims.

This invention relates to a combination scarf or necktie clasp and hasfor its principal object the provision of an improved structure of thischaracter which will be highly efficient in use and economical inmanufacture. I

Among the several objects contemplated by this invention is theprovision of a clasp which may be utilized for securing the ends of ascarf or mufller about ones neck and also be utilized for attaching theends of a tie to a shirt so as to keep the tie ends in proper relationwith respect to each other and in neat position with respect to theshirt.

A still furtherv object of this invention is the provision of a. scarfor muffler clasp of a structure such that the clasp may be attached inoperative position without puncturing or otherwise rupturing the fabricof the mufiier or scarf.

' Other objects will appear hereinafter.

The invention consists in the novel arrangement and combination of partstobe hereinafter described and claimed. 7

The invention will be best understood by reference to the accompanyingdrawing, showing the preferred form of construction and in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the clasp embodied in my inventionshowing the same associated with a muflier or scarf;

Fig. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the clasp embodying theinvention;-

Fig. 3 is a top view of the clasp taken sub-' stantially on line 3-3 ofFig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a face view of the clasp taken substantiallyon line 4-4 ofFig. 3;

Fig. 5 is a sectional detail view of the same taken substantially online 5-5 of Fig. 4;

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of a necktie clasp embodying the invention;Fig. '7 is an edge view of the same taken substantially on line of Fig.6;

Fig. 8 is a front view of the same taken substantially on line 8-8 ofFig. '7;

Fig. 9 is a perspective view of a combination scarf and necktie claspillustrating a modified form of construction over that shown in Figs. 1to 5 inclusive;

Fig. 10 is a top plan view of the same;

Fig. 11 is a front view of the same taken substantially on line ll -llof Fig. 10; and

Fig. 12 is a perspective view of a combination scarf and necktie claspshowing the modified form of construction over that illustrated in Figs.1 to 5 inclusive.

In the use of a muffler or scarf it is a known fact that by virtue ofbody movement the muflier invention my or scarf is worked upwardly to aposition where the ends or streamers thereof are committed to be exposedfrom beneath the coat much to the discomfort and inconvenience .to thewearer. Heretofore it has been the custom, especially 5 with referenceto a ladys scarf, to pin the overlapping ends of the scarf or mufilertogether. The objection of using a pin resides in the fact that this pinpunctures the fabric of the mufiler and often mars or tears the same. Aspreviously 10 pointed out it is one of the objects of this invention toprovide a clasp which may be used in one instance to'properly attach andadjust the ends of a muffler or scarf together in proper relation withrespect to each other without rupturing 15 or otherwise tearing ormarring the fabric from which the mufiier or scarf is made.

To accomplish this and other objects of the improved clasp is preferablyformed, Figs. 1 to 5 inclusive, to provide an intermedial body portionI0 with end portions I l bent back upon the body portion In on oppositesides thereof to provide clamping jaws I2. These clamping jaws l2cooperate with clamping elements l3 which project a predetermineddistance through the clamping jaws I2 and which are formed as a part ofa member carried by and connected to the intermedial portion In by meansof a clip or clamp l4. 7

Either of the outer end portions ll may have attached thereto a suitableornament l5.

In Figs. 6 to. 8 inclusive I have illustrated a tie clasp embodyingcertain features of the combination muffler and tie clasp illustrated inFigs.

1 to 5 inclusive, and in this connection a clasp comprises a body bentupon itself to provide a clamping jaw l6 which cooperateswith a clampingmember I! connected to one section N3 of the body as at l9.

In Figs. 9 to 11 inclusive I have illustrated a 40 combination scarf andtie clasp which constitutes a modified form of construction over thatshown in Figs. 1 to 5 inclusive, and in this respect the clasp includesthe intermedial portion 20 which cooperates with the clamping jaw andportions 2| to produce the desired result. v

In Fig. 12 I have illustrated a preferred form of construction over thatillustrated in Figs. 1 to 11 inclusive, and in this respect theintermedial portion 22 is provided with offset portions 23 which projectbetween the bar members 24 of the end portions 25 providing the jawsthereby cooperating with the jaws to efiectuate a clamping engagementwith a piece of fabric or the like.

While I have illustrated the various forms of construction of myinvention as being formed of a length of wire, it is manifest that anysuitable material may be used without departing from the spirit of theinvention.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred form ofconstruction for carrying my invention into effect, this is capable ofvariation and modification, without departing from the spirit of theinvention. I, therefore, do not wish to be limited to the precisedetails of construction set forth, but desire to avail myself of suchvariations and modifications as come Within the scope of the appendedclaims.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire toprotect by Letters Patent is:

1. A clasp comprising a body including substantially parallel membersand a portion intermediate said parallel members and substantiallyparallel thereto throughout its entire extent; said substantiallyparallel members having end portions bent back upon and into engagementwith said intermediate portion and cooperating with the latter toprovide opposed clamping jaws at opposite ends of said body and onopposite sides thereof.

2. A clasp comprising a body including substantially parallel membersand a portion intermediate said parallel members and substantiallyparallel thereto throughout its entire extent; said substantiallyparallel members having end portions bent back upon and into engagementwith said intermediate portion between the ends of the latter andcooperating with said intermediate portion to provide opposed clampingjaws at opposite ends of said body and on opposite sides thereof.

BEN B. MANAS'I'ER.

